RE: MCE 2005, PVR250MCE and a PVR150MCE, Dual tuner ?

From: Peter Wilcox (PeterWilcox_at_discussions.microsoft.com)
Date: 10/20/04 

Date: Tue, 19 Oct 2004 23:45:04 -0700

When will the PVR150MCE come out?

"Someone" wrote:

> Just wondering if this would work out. I am building a MCE 2005 box, got MCE
> installed with this hardware.(MSDN sub). Most of these are old parts from my
> main machine.
>
> -P4 1.8ghz (can be upgraded if needed, board supports a 2.8ghz)
> -Intel 845 chipset main board
> -768mb PC2100 memory
> -120gb HD (7200rpm, 8mb cashe)
> -MadDog Geforce 4 MX440 64mb with TV out
> -On board sound (will be replaced with a Digital out soundcard)
> -12X CDR (to be replaced with a DVD+R soon)
> -33.6 modem (to pick up Caller ID for on screen display)
> -10/100 Nic card
>
> On Order:
> -44-button MCE remote from newegg
> -MCE250MCE
> -MCE150MCE
>
> Software (installed and ready)
> MCE 2005 (with all updates)
> System works 2004 (Just speed disc and Anti-virus)
> WinDVD 6.1 Plat.
>
> Do you think this config will work fine for a system that will only be for
> the TV, this machine is only for this use.
>
> Will a 250 and 150 work fine for a dual tuner setup ?
>
> Is there anything funky with install on these ? Is it as simple as
> Installing cards, installing drivers, then running the MCE wizard ?
>
> As I am a newbie to MCE but, not a newbie to WinXP (network admin), is there
> anything funky I should be looking forward to ?
>
> Thanks !
>
> dave
>
>
>

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